See Them First - View this location on map 'In New York in the 1980's, Leslie Ball was a backup singer for people like Gene Pitney at Carnegie Hall. Back in her native Minnesota in 1991, she began offering theater space every Saturday night to any local artist who wanted to try out a new scene, comedy sketch or monologue. It's been years since the first show, and Balls (Southern Theater, 612-340-1725) remains one of the most important laboratories for new talent in town.'' New York Times 1420 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN Nightlife, Cultural

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